GLSA 202007-62: PyCrypto: Weak key generation
| Severity: | normal |
| Title: | PyCrypto: Weak key generation |
| Date: | 07/31/2020 |
| Bugs: | |
| ID: | 202007-62 |
Synopsis
A flaw in PyCrypto allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information.Background
PyCrypto is the Python Cryptography Toolkit.
Affected packages
| Package | Vulnerable | Unaffected | Architecture(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| dev-python/pycrypto | <= 2.6.1-r2 | All supported architectures |
Description
It was discovered that PyCrypto incorrectly generated ElGamal key parameters.
Impact
Attackers may be able to obtain sensitive information by reading ciphertext data.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
Gentoo has discontinued support for PyCrypto. We recommend that users unmerge PyCrypto:
# emerge --unmerge “dev-python/pycrypto”
NOTE: The Gentoo developer(s) maintaining PyCrypto have discontinued support at this time. PyCryptodome is the canonical successor to PyCrypto.
References
Availability
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website:
Concerns?
Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the confidentiality and security of our users machines is of utmost importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at https://bugs.gentoo.org.
License
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